Category: Racing

With over $3 million in prize money on the line, all eyes turn to Randwick’s Darley Missile Stakes and Moonee Valley’s Ranvet Travis Harrison Cup. From seasoned stars to rising threats, we’ve broken down the best late-race plays you won’t want to miss.

🏇 Randwick Race 8 – Darley Missile Stakes (1200m, G2)

📝 Race Overview:
A quality field lines up for this Group 2 feature with plenty resuming or building toward bigger targets later in the prep.

GENERAL SALUTE resumes and has trialled up strongly. PRIVATE EYE has class on his side, resuming off a Stradbroke placing. ROMEO’S CHOICE has the fitness edge and keeps winning. BRUDENELL has trialled soundly and loves Randwick.

🔥 Best to Back Tip:
GENERAL SALUTE (Odds: $4.00)
💥 “Looks ready to explode fresh off a quiet trial. Drawn perfectly and maps to pounce late.”

💎 Best Value Bet:
BRUDENELL (Odds: ~$10.00)
⚡“First-up with great stats at the track and handles all conditions. A sneaky blowout chance.”

🏇 Randwick Race 9 – Premier’s Cup Prelude (1800m)

📝 Race Overview:
A huge field of 20 with nine different stables represented, making this a tactical affair. Many of these are resuming or stepping up in trip on the way to longer races.

SALTCOATS looks perfectly set-up third-up and will box seat. GLORY DAZE and ESTADIO MESTALLA get every hope from soft maps. ADELAIDE RIVER creates intrigue off strong trials, while THE EUPHRATES is the wild

🔥 Best to Back Tip:
SALTCOATS (Odds: $4.00)
💥 “Maps beautifully and fitter now. Can peak third-up with the inside draw the only small query”

💎 Best Value Bet:
ADELAIDE RIVER (Odds: ~$6.00)
⚡“Has trialled twice in style and brings Irish staying form. McDonald rides”

🏇 Randwick Race 10 – Drinkwise Mile (1600m)

📝 Race Overview:
Plenty of angles in the last with on-pacers likely to dominate early.

NANA’S WISH draws well and should lead. PURE ALPHA keeps knocking on the door. NARBOLD on the short turnaround looks a solid each-way hope. BARBRAY is the x-factor horse with upside.

🔥 Best to Back Tip:
NANA’S WISH (Odds: $10.00)
💥 “Can find the front cheaply and looks well placed to run them along.”

💎 Best Value Bet:
BARBRAY (Odds: ~$17.00)
⚡“Lightly raced, still learning, and could spike third-up.”

🏇 Moonee Valley Race 5 – Darren Grech Myeloma Australia (1000m)

📝 Race Overview:
Fast and furious sprint with plenty of early pressure expected.

DEEPFLOAT DIVA has form around good horses in Adelaide and was strong through the line last time. Can sit just off the speed and pounce late.

MARTIAL MUSIC draws well and looks suited coming back to Saturday company. Will go forward and could control this if he gets it soft enough.

HARRY GOT STYLES is very consistent and brings solid recent city form. Has to carry 63kg but will keep coming late.

STOLI BOLLI resumes and loves Moonee Valley. He might need further but has won first-up in the past and gets a nice race shape.

🔥 Best to Back Tip:
STOLI BOLLI (Odds: $3.70)
💥 “Proven fresh and loves the Valley”

💎 Best Value Bet:
DEEPFLOAT DIVA (Odds: ~$6.00)
⚡“Racing well and brings the best recent metro form.”

🏇 Moonee Valley Race 6 – Ladbrokes SRM in Multis Hcp (1000m)

📝 Race Overview:
A good-quality 2YO sprint with some serious upside runners.

OYSTER LANE has bumped into two sharp ones to start her career but has hit the line with purpose on both occasions. Draws to find a nice spot just behind the speed and will be strong late.

HELLO ROMEO brings solid city form and has shown he can handle pressure. Comes from a strong stable and will appreciate the tempo here.

BACASH has had tempo favours but also excuses. Drawn wide here, which might allow him to build into the race and launch late.

CAVALRY GIRL resumes off a let-up after showing promise early in the prep. Her recent jumpout was encouraging and she maps to sit handy.

🔥 Best to Back Tip:
BACASH (Odds: $5.00)
💥 “Can roll forward and might pinch this from the draw”

💎 Best Value Bet:
OYSTER LANE (Odds: ~$6.00)
⚡“Proven in strong form lines and deserves a Saturday win.”

🏇 Moonee Valley Race 7 – Ranvet Travis Harrison Cup (2040m)

📝 Race Overview:
A traditional lead-up to bigger spring goals for a few in this field.

SAYEDATY SADATY is flying this prep and was perfectly rated by Craig Williams last start. Can settle handy again and take catching.

BERKELEY SQUARE has had two runs back from a break and now gets to a more suitable distance. From a wider draw, he can settle further back and swoop late.

RELENTLESS VOYAGER continues to build fitness and looks set for longer targets but is going well enough to be competitive here.

NELLIE LEYLAX makes her own luck and will be right on speed. She gives a strong kick and may take running down if left alone.

🔥 Best to Back Tip:
SAYEDATY SADATY (Odds: $3.20)
💥 “Peaked last start and maps to control it again.”

💎 Best Value Bet:
BERKELEY SQUARE (Odds: ~$10.00)
⚡“Wide draw is a bonus. Look for him late.”

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As winter racing rolls on, we turn our attention to a cracking Saturday card split between Caulfield and Randwick, featuring a mix of seasoned campaigners, up-and-comers, and a few wide open betting contests. The Bletchingly Stakes at Caulfield may be the highlight, but Randwick throws in a few must-watch sprints too. Let’s break down five key races and highlight the top bets.

Caulfield Race 6 – Tobin Brothers Celebrating Lives Hcp (1100m)

📝 Race Overview:
A sharp sprint with some progressive types, and a mix of proven form and upside.
Savagery Vibe is peaking nicely. His last run at Rosehill was full of merit, making strong ground against the tempo. He’s honest, drawn to get cover, and handles all going. Shadhavar was sound fresh when caught off a hot speed — she’ll take benefit from that and has a touch of class. Fieldelo was excellent first-up, not suited since, but back to 1100m on a turning track suits.

🔥 Best to Back Tip:
Savagery Vibe (Odds: $4.00)
💥 “He’s consistent, adaptable, and coming off two strong runs. Looks perfectly placed third-up from a good gate.”

💎 Best Value Bet:
Delicate Lady (Odds: ~$8.00)
⚡“Only won a maiden but did it in style. Draws to get a soft run and has some upside — can figure at a price.”

Caulfield Race 7 – Stow Storage Solutions (Bm100) 1400m

📝 Race Overview:
Stacked field of quality older horses. Tactics and tempo crucial.
Detonator Jack looks to be building. He ran well behind Fangirl in the spring and caught the eye late in the Winter Championship Final. Back to 1400m, fitter again, draws soft — ready to win. Forgot You was brave at Flemington and won’t be far away. Berkeley Square is a second-up winner who can improve, while Earlswood is racing consistently.

🔥 Best to Back Tip:
Detonator Jack (Odds: $10.00)
💥 “Will love the draw, gets the right set-up, and has the turn of foot to win. Looks like this has been the target.”

💎 Best Value Bet:
Milford (Odds: ~$14.00)
⚡“Forget last run — he overraced. Has been unlucky in recent starts and is suited back in trip on a quick back-up.”

Caulfield Race 8 – The Big Screen Company Bletchingly Stakes (1200m)

📝 Race Overview:
The day’s feature sees a deep field of sprinters with form from across the states.
New York Lustre is ready to peak second-up. She ran well fresh off no trial, sticks to her preferred course, and maps to get a nice trailing run. The race looks to set up nicely for her. Kin is flying and gets a tempo to suit. Bridal Waltz and Yellow Sam are honest, while Kallos can improve.

🔥 Best to Back Tip:
New York Lustre (Odds: $6.50)
💥 “Looks the winner with fitness now on her side and a tactical advantage. Fitter, class, and placement all ticked.”

💎 Best Value Bet:
Kin (Odds: ~$9.00)
⚡“Will be steaming late and gets her race shape. Can launch over the top if the leaders overdo it.”

Randwick Race 5 – Mostyn Copper (Bm88) 1600m

📝 Race Overview:
A tactical mile race where one filly could dominate.
Oh Diamond Lil should get her own way up front again. She’s racing in top form, drops weight, and gets conditions to suit. Green Shadows is knocking on the door, and Battleton might relish getting to 1600m with a strong late finish.

🔥 Best to Back Tip:
Oh Diamond Lil (Odds: $2.10)
💥 “Led and won dominantly last start. Drops in weight and maps identically — hard to catch.”

💎 Best Value Bet:
Battleton (Odds: ~$12.00)
⚡“Needs luck but will be hitting the line hard. Could run into the finish with the right tempo.”

Randwick Race 8 – ATC Thank You Trainers (Bm88) 1100m

📝 Race Overview:
Speed to burn in the final race. Tempo should be hot.
Storm The Ramparts is in terrific form, winning three and placing in four of seven this prep. He meets a few worse off at the weights, but he’s reliable and drawn to find a spot. The Black Cloud looks ready to strike after chasing hard last start, while Hi Dubai could turn the tables with the 6.5kg swing.

🔥 Best to Back Tip:
Storm The Ramparts (Odds: $7.50)
💥 “He just keeps turning up and was brave again last time. Drawn to get the right trail — deserves top billing.”

💎 Best Value Bet:
Hi Dubai (Odds: ~$10.00)
⚡“Meets the favourite better at the weights and is a sneaky chance to cause the upset if she lands midfield with cover.”.

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Winter form is holding strong and this Saturday brings a juicy mix of proven metro performers and rising stars. All eyes head to Morphettville for the South Australian Sires’ Produce Stakes (1400m) — the day’s feature event — where smart juveniles clash in what should be a fast-run, form-defining race.

There’s plenty more on offer too, with staying tests at Flemington, fast sprints at Rosehill, and good value scattered across the board. Here’s our take on five key races, with a Best to Back and Best Value play in each.

Rosehill Race 8 – Schweppes Sprint (1100m)

📝 Race Overview:
A sharp sprint with two clear standouts. Storm The Ramparts is in career-best form, with three wins and two placings from five starts this prep, all at metro level. He’s race fit, maps ideally, and is thriving through winter.
Our Kobison resumes after a freshen with strong Rosehill stats, while Corniche, off a long spell, has the class edge if ready. South Of India also resumes and is one for wider exotics.

🔥 Best to Back Tip:
Corniche (Odds: $5.00)
💥 “Resumes off a 41-week spell but has trialled well and has the raw talent to win fresh. A proven stakes performer and worth trusting if market confidence builds.“

💎 Best Value Bet:
Storm The Ramparts (Odds: ~$7.00)
⚡“He’s been ultra-consistent this campaign and brings genuine race fitness to a field with some first-uppers. Draws to settle on speed and gets every chance.”

Rosehill Race 9 – Asahi Super Dry Winter Challenge (1500m)

📝 Race Overview:
A quality winter feature with multiple in-form contenders. Accredited has been outstanding this prep, with a Randwick win and a strong third here last start. He maps for a soft run again and should be right in the finish.
Robusto continues to improve and looks ready to peak third-up. Thunderlips is consistent and brings strong metro form, while Estadio Mestalla loves this track and adds value.

🔥 Best to Back Tip:
Accredited (Odds: $4.00)
💥 “He’s proven at this level, brings in the right form lines, and has a great map again. Looks ready to win third-up with conditions to suit.”

💎 Best Value Bet:
Thunderlips (Odds: ~$6.00)
⚡“Hasn’t missed a beat this prep and rarely runs poorly. If the pace goes on, he’ll be there late—and the price makes him worth playing.”

Morphettville R5 – South Australian Sires’ Produce Stakes (1400m)

📝 Race Overview:
Promising juveniles line up in this stakes contest. Ethereum Girl was strong winning fresh and narrowly beaten last start. She’s tough, drawn well, and handles soft going.
Violet Lovebug is unbeaten and dangerous from the inside draw. Bootlegger brings winning form from Gawler, while Too Much Too Soon brings genuine Melbourne form and will be strong late.

🔥 Best to Back Tip:
Ethereum Girl (Odds: $4.00)
💥 “Her first two runs this prep have been top class and she looks the most battle-tested filly in the race. Reliable, tough, and handles all conditions.”

💎 Best Value Bet:
Too Much Too Soon (Odds: ~$17.00)
⚡“Placed at metro level in Melbourne and was close up in a stronger race last start. Maps to get the right run and can surprise in the finish.”

Flemington Race 8 – VRC Member Gabriella Delutiis Trophy (2000m)

📝 Race Overview:
A strong way to finish the card with proven 2000m types and some fit winter horses ready to peak. Milford finally gets to his right trip and returns to the track of his most recent win. He hasn’t had much go right this prep but this looks ideal.
Sayedaty Sadaty is in form and maps to roll forward, while Je Zous improved sharply second-up and now steps up to 2000m with added fitness.

🔥 Best to Back Tip:
Milford (Odds: $9.00)
💥 “He’s been unsuited in shorter races and by race shape, but everything lines up now—track, distance, weight drop. Expect a big lift.”

💎 Best Value Bet:
Je Zous (Odds: ~$23.00)
⚡“Closed strongly second-up over this trip and should be even better now. She’ll be one of the strongest late if the tempo suits.”

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This weekend, Caulfield and Randwick deliver a fantastic lineup of races, with the explosive Sportsbet Sir John Monash Stakes (1100m) at Caulfield taking centre stage. Alongside this feature event, both tracks offer plenty of intriguing contests packed with form lines and value. From emerging talent to seasoned contenders, we highlight the key runners to watch and the best betting opportunities across both venues. Get set for a weekend full of quality racing action!

Caulfield Race 4 – Sportsbet VOBIS Gold Heath (2000m)

📝 Race Overview:
A competitive contest with several in-form gallopers engaged. Jimmy The Bear is looking to bring up the hat-trick after back-to-back Flemington wins. Boga Legend has been honest this prep and rarely runs a bad race, while Ferago arrives off a strong win at Ballarat and might surprise despite the drop in trip.

🔥 Best to Back Tip:
Jimmy The Bear (Odds: $1.50)
💥 “Hard fit, proven at the distance, and flying after two wins in stronger company. He maps well again and handles Caulfield — clear top pick.“

💎 Best Value Bet:
Boga Legend (Odds: ~$11.00)
⚡“Always around the mark and finds the right set-up to run well again. Drawn to do no work and appeals at a double-figure quote.“

Caulfield Race 5 – Sportsbet Same Race Multi Hcp (2000m)

📝 Race Overview:
An open affair with a few progressive types engaged. Mometz looks the pick of the form with a metro win and consistent runs this prep. Monte Cassino comes off a heavy-track maiden win and could measure up. So Suave brings Queensland form and should be respected from this yard..

🔥 Best to Back Tip:
Mometz (Odds: $4.60)
💥 “Racing well, handles the trip, and maps to settle midfield. This race suits, and he should be in the finish again.“

💎 Best Value Bet:
Monte Cassino (Odds: ~$21.00)
⚡“Took ground late in a soft maiden win and steps up in class, but has upside and gets in light. Knockout chance.“

Caulfield Race 8 – Sportsbet Sir John Monash Stakes (1100m)

📝 Race Overview:
Feature sprint of the day. Lim’s Kosciuszko brings elite Singaporean form and looks very well placed here. In Flight is in top form, chasing a hat-trick after wins at Randwick and Doomben. Kallos resumes off a sharp trial and is capable when right.

🔥 Best to Back Tip:
In Flight (Odds: $3.00)
💥 “Genuine improver with good figures and versatility. He’ll get his chance just off the speed — appeals as the main danger.“

💎 Best Value Bet:
Lim’s Kosciuszko (Odds: ~$11.00)
⚡“Two-time G1 winner in Singapore, first-up off a good trial, and well treated under these conditions. Strong claims.“

Randwick Race 8 – Asahi Super Dry Handicap (1600m)

📝 Race Overview:
A tricky mile race where multiple form lines converge. Don’t Forget Jack is flying this prep and maps well again. Puntin was strong late last start and stays under notice, while Travolta is the improver.

🔥 Best to Back Tip:
Don’t Forget Jack (Odds: $6.50)
💥 “Ultra consistent and close to another win after strong closing efforts. Gets a good map and handles Randwick.“

💎 Best Value Bet:
Travolta (Odds: ~$26.00)
⚡“Won well first-up on a heavy track and looks suited up in trip. Progressive type from a top yard.“

🏇 Randwick Race 9 – TAB (BM88) Handicap (1400m)

📝 Race Overview:
Plenty of value in the final event. It’s A Knockout was strong first-up and looks the benchmark again. Getafix brings last-start winning form and is progressing well. Little Cointreau is racing honestly.

🔥 Best to Back Tip:
Getafix (Odds: $3.00)
💥 “Confident win last start and looks to have found form. Looks well over the odds in a winnable race.“

💎 Best Value Bet:
Testator Silens (Odds: ~$12.00)
⚡“He’s ultra-consistent, loves a fight, and rarely runs a bad race. Joe Pride knows how to get these types firing, and with a touch of luck in running could blow this wide open at juicy odds.“

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Saturday’s action delivers a winter racing double-header, with $1.5 million in prizemoney on offer across the Sunshine Coast’s Caloundra Cup Day and Finals Day at Flemington. From Queensland’s Tattersall’s features to the Mahogany and Winter Championship finals in Victoria, there’s plenty of value to be found in deep, competitive fields. Let’s break down the key races and the tips that matter.

Sunshine Coast Race 6 – Double R Group Winx Guineas (1600m)

📝 Race Overview:
This edition of the Winx Guineas brings together some emerging talents. Millie De Lune maps for the perfect run from barrier one and brings solid metro form into this — ideally placed against this line-up. Mister Bianco is flying and aiming for four straight wins, while Easy Love comes off a strong maiden-breaking performance and could surprise again. Noire Emperor has been knocking on the door this prep and is a genuine place chance.

🔥 Best to Back Tip:
Mister Bianco (Odds: $3.00)
💥 “Undefeated in his last three starts and keeps improving every time he steps out. This is a rise in class, but he’s versatile, tough, and still underrated in the market — worth backing if the price holds up.“

💎 Best Value Bet:
Millie De Lune (Odds: ~$5.00)
⚡“She’s been consistent this preparation, draws barrier 1, and lands in a race where tactical speed is a key factor. From the inside, she should get the perfect run and her metro form holds up nicely in this company.“

Sunshine Coast Race 7 – TAB Glasshouse Handicap (1400m)

📝 Race Overview:
A competitive edition of the Glasshouse with proven performers and track specialists in the mix. Warnie has the tactical speed to offset a wide draw and holds solid metro form. The Inflictor continues to rise through the grades and was strong late at Eagle Farm last time. Local hope I Am Artie has an outstanding record here and should be peaking third-up. Redford also has solid Coast form and looks a place hope at odds.

🔥 Best to Back Tip:
The Inflictor (Odds: $5.00)
💥 “Comes off a strong on-speed win and is thriving deep into the campaign. Maps well again and drops in weight — hard to knock his form and he’s well placed to score back-to-back wins.“

💎 Best Value Bet:
I Am Artie (Odds: ~$16.00)
⚡“A five-time winner at this track and fitter for two solid runs back in stronger grade. Back on his home deck, he can settle closer and surge late — represents genuine value“

Sunshine Coast Race 8 – Haymans Caloundra Cup (2400m)

📝 Race Overview:
The staying feature of the day looks to be a battle between emerging Sydney stayer Bear On The Loose and proven Queenslander Hezashocka. The former comes off a narrow defeat at Rosehill and brings excellent form for this level. Hezashocka backs up after a strong effort at Eagle Farm and remains a threat. Don Diego De Vega is now fitter, while Half Yours has had a consistent prep and could surprise.

🔥 Best to Back Tip:
Bear On The Loose (Odds: $4.40)
💥 “Consistent, well-weighted and brings strong Sydney metro form into this — all signs point to him being very hard to beat. Should enjoy a soft run just off the pace and finds a winnable Caloundra Cup edition.“

💎 Best Value Bet:
Hezashocka (Odds: ~$13.00)
⚡“Racing well this prep and the seven-day back-up suggests confidence from the stable. He’s faced tougher company and can produce late if tempo allows — worthy each-way investment.“

Flemington Race 7 – Mahogany Challenge Final (2500m)

📝 Race Overview:
A deep field of emerging stayers assembles for the Mahogany Final. Murgasty looks perfectly suited out to 2500m after a strong placing at Sandown, while Silver Pledge has won his last two and continues to improve. Shockletz draws kindly and stays the trip, while Champagne Jenni is a consistent type with good figures at the track.

🔥 Best to Back Tip:
Champagne Jenni (Odds: $13.00)
💥 “Keeps raising the bar and narrowly missed when heavily backed last start. Proven at the track and suited in a genuine staying test — capable of winning this at value odds.“

💎 Best Value Bet:
Murgasty (Odds: ~$26.00)
⚡“Building nicely and looks ready for the extended trip. He was strong through the line last time and from a better draw can settle closer — a strong each-way base and reliable option.“

Flemington Race 8 – VRC-CRV Winter Championship Series Final (1600m)

📝 Race Overview:
The final event brings together in-form gallopers from across the series. Holymanz gets another chance to break through after a consistent prep and a dream draw. Yellow Sam is on the rise and full of confidence after her Caulfield win. Oh Too Good is a tactical wildcard, while Café Millennium is the class runner and can bounce in this sort of set-up.

🔥 Best to Back Tip:
Café Millennium (Odds: $7.00)
💥 “Bounced back to form last start and strikes the right kind of race now. He can sit closer in the run from the draw and has the closing sectionals to go over the top if he gets clear air.“

💎 Best Value Bet:
Holymanz (Odds: ~$14.00)
⚡“Hard fit and perfectly drawn to get every chance. He handles Flemington and is proven at the trip — this looks like the day he converts consistency into victory.“

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Winter racing continues to sizzle in Brisbane with five stakes races and over $3 million in prize money on offer. The Group 1 Tattersall’s Tiara headlines a quality Eagle Farm program featuring competitive fields, in-form gallopers and wide-open betting races. Let’s break down the key races and the tips that matter.

Eagle Farm Race 5 – Tattersall’s Cup (2400m)

📝 Race Overview:
Minimal speed in this staying contest suggests a controlled tempo. Bankers Choice was outclassed in the Group 2 Q22 last start but maps better here and looks well suited at this level. Sir Lucan surprised punters with a strong win at Rosehill and has the fitness edge. Hezashocka has been mixing his form but handles all conditions and can land in the placings. Dark Destroyer backs up quickly but needs to lift to threaten.

🔥 Best to Back Tip:
Sir Lucan (Odds: $3.10)
💥 “Racing in career-best form and stays well — could control this race if allowed to roll forward again.“

💎 Best Value Bet:
Bankers Choice (Odds: ~$7.00)
⚡“Brings superior Group 1/2 form and gets serious class relief here. Proven at this trip and maps to improve sharply.“

Eagle Farm Race 6 – Tattersall’s Gold Crown (2137m)

📝 Race Overview:
With minimal tempo expected, backmarkers may struggle unless they find luck. Pulchritudinous has been solid this prep and should appreciate the rise in trip after a strong win at Doomben two back. Miss Joelene backs up quickly and maps well — a good each-way chance. Osmose keeps knocking on the door at metro level and deserves respect, while Little Mix can improve into the exotics with the right run.

💎 Best Value Bet:
Pulchritudinous (Odds: ~$8.50)
⚡“Racing well and drops back in grade after a solid effort last start — tactically versatile and still improving.“

🔥 Best to Back Tip:
Osmose (Odds: $21.00)
💥 “Has been consistent without luck in stronger races and now gets a winnable setup if tempo holds.“

Eagle Farm Race 7 – Tattersall’s Mile (1600m)

📝 Race Overview:
Not expecting much pressure up front, which could shape the result. Rising Pacific is a model of consistency with strong metro stats this prep and a love for Eagle Farm — a deserved top selection. Sibaaq continues to bob up at odds and should be thereabouts again. The Inflictor was outclassed in the Stradbroke but can bounce back in this grade. Queen of Dragons defied market expectations last start and could add value to wider exotics.

💎 Best Value Bet:
Rising Pacific (Odds: ~$7.00)
⚡“In super form this prep and thrives at Eagle Farm. Handles all conditions and strikes a race with little speed — ticks all boxes.“

🔥 Best to Back Tip:
Queen Of Dragons (Odds: $10.00)
💥 “Hit the line strongly last start and could spring a surprise again with just a touch of tempo up front..“

Eagle Farm Race 8 – Tattersall’s Tiara (1400m, Group 1, Fillies & Mares)

📝 Race Overview:
A deep renewal of the Tiara, with form lines converging from across Australia and New Zealand. Konasana didn’t figure first-up but gets back to her ideal distance and could rebound sharply. Grinzinger Belle has proven herself at Group 2 level and resumes with strong fresh stats. Olentia was disappointing in the Dane Ripper and needs to lift. Firestorm draws awkwardly but has top jockey J-Mac on board and could be ready to peak second-up with the right run.

💎 Best Value Bet:
Grinzinger Belle (Odds: ~$11.00)
⚡“Comes off a freshen and thrives fresh — proven at Group level and maps to get a soft run midfield.“

🔥 Best to Back Tip:
Konasana (Odds: $26.00)
💥 “Group 2 winner back to her best trip and fitter second-up — could peak here at generous odds..“

Eagle Farm R9 – Eureka Stud W.J. Healy Stakes (1200m)

📝 Race Overview:
Speed looks limited here, which may favour those handy to the pace. Hidden Wealth loves this track and brings a solid record at Eagle Farm — very hard to overlook. Cannonball has struggled to finish off lately but can be thereabouts. General Salute resumes off a strong win and has upside, while Prince Of Boom can surprise with improvement second-up and tends to peak early in a prep.

💎 Best Value Bet:
Hidden Wealth (Odds: ~$5.00)
⚡“Three-time winner at the track and thrives at this distance — gets the right race shape to dominate.“

🔥 Best to Back Tip:
General Salute (Odds: $6.00)
💥 “Resumes off a peak career win and trialled up nicely — definite upside and worth a look if the price is right.“

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Winter racing heats up at Randwick and Flemington with over $3 million in prize money on offer. Randwick’s Civic Stakes headlines a weekend packed with quality fields and strong contests. Let’s break down the key races and the tips you need to know.

Randwick – Race 8 – Traffic Warden @ Darley (BM78, 1200m)

📝 Race Overview:
Wide-open contest with a host of progressive types. Speed should be genuine with OH DIAMOND LIL and RAIKKONEN pushing forward. Form across Queensland and NSW converges, with plenty of angles for punters to weigh up.

🔥 Best to Back Tip:
Raikkonen (Odds: $3.10)
💥 “Solid return win followed by a strong effort chasing on a testing Doomben surface. Third-up now, back to Randwick where he maps nicely and looks suited at this trip.“

💎 Best Value Bet:
Wooloowin (Odds: ~$16.00)
⚡“Wasn’t fancied in betting but ran a bottler last start at this track and trip. That effort rates well and she’s drawn to get a smother and sprint late again. Could surprise at a big price.“

Randwick – Race 9 – Racing For Good Civic Stakes (Listed, 1400m)

📝 Race Overview:
Feature sprint brings together tough old heads and some resuming types. Map leans to a solid tempo with WILLAIDOW and MIGHTY ULYSSES handy early. A wide draw shuffle could be key.

🔥 Best to Back Tip:
Iknowastar (Odds: $11.00)
💥 “Twice a winner at this track and has tactical speed to overcome the gate. In-form, handles all conditions, and gets control if things fall his way. Very solid profile.“

💎 Best Value Bet:
Welwal (Odds: ~$17.00)
⚡“Trialled well since his last run and brings solid European form with him. Often needs the right race shape, but this looks like one that suits. A touch of class at double figures.“

Randwick – Race 10 – Switzerland @ Coolmore (BM94, 1200m)

📝 Race Overview:
Competitive finish to the card. DIAMOND DIESEL is the local anchor, while a few off-speed types could come into it late. Expect a strong finish with pressure mid-race.

🔥 Best to Back Tip:
Diamond Diesel (Odds: $41.00)
💥 “Track specialist with a great fresh record. Form around him this prep has stood up, and he maps to get a sweet run behind the speed.“

💎 Best Value Bet:
Time Quest (Odds: ~$71.00)
⚡“Resumes off a long spell but showed ability last prep and has trialled up well. Can settle back and launch if the tempo is strong enough — worth something at the price.“

Flemington – Race 7 – Brian Beattie Handicap (BM90, 1420m).

📝 Race Overview:
SPLASH BACK is the on-topper off a sharp return win. Expect a genuine mid-race squeeze with AVEBURY and WINGS OF SONG handy. Key formlines from Caulfield and this track intersect here.

🔥 Best to Back Tip:
Splash Back (Odds: $1.80)
💥 “She made a statement fresh and looks to have returned in excellent order. Can settle midfield and has the sharpest closing figures in the race.“

💎 Best Value Bet:
Jazz Affair (Odds: ~$19.00)
⚡“Sound first-up, then had excuses second-up. Ready to peak now, and a return to her best sees her right in the finish at a nice price..“

Flemington – Race 8 – VRC Member Nick Moraitis Plate (BM84, 2000m)

📝 Race Overview:
Small field with a slow tempo expected. Plenty resuming or second-up, making this a tricky race to time. Expect CASINO SEVENTEEN and DASHING to feature in betting, but wide open if things get tactical.

🔥 Best to Back Tip:
Casino Seventeen (Odds: $17.00)
💥 “Trialled impressively ahead of this and is a known fresh performer. While 2000m first-up is unusual, he’s got the class to do it and this looks targeted.“

💎 Best Value Bet:
Relentless Voyager (Odds: ~$17.00)
⚡“Long layoff, yes — but he’s trialled well and has metro-winning form. If he’s wound up, this is winnable. Big price to find out.“

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